Beyond Belief

Finding the Strength to Come Back

By: Josh Hamilton, Tim Keown

Narrated by: Ethan Sawyer

In this intimate memoir, former Major League Baseball player Josh Hamilton reflects on his battle with addiction and the impact it had on his career—and the spiritual journey that helped him heal.

Josh Hamilton was the first player chosen in the first round of the 1999 baseball draft. He was destined to be one of those rare "high-character " superstars. But in 2001, working his way from the minors to the majors, all of the plans for Josh went off the rails in a moment of weakness. What followed was a 4-year nightmare of drugs and alcohol, estrangement from friends and family, and his eventual suspension from baseball.

BEYOND BELIEF details the events that led up to the derailment. Josh explains how a young man destined for fame and wealth could allow his life to be taken over by drugs and alcohol. But it is also the memoir of a spiritual journey that breaks through pain and heartbreak and leads to the spectacular rebirth of his major-league career.

Josh Hamilton makes no excuses and places no blame on anyone other than himself. He takes responsibility for his poor decisions and believes his story can help millions who battle the same demons. "I have been given a platform to tell my story" he says. "I pray every night I am a good messenger."

Once I started I could not put it down!!!!!

This was a fantastic book. I went in knowing some details about Josh’s life and Baseball career. BUT WOW! To hear how this played out and where the journey currently is? Pretty amazing!!!!! I totally recommend this book for everyone, not only fans.

Moving

I'm a baseball fan but really didn't know the Josh Hamilton story. This is a story of a man with talent to spare and a wife and family that didn't give up on him.

Great for baseball fans, good for sports fans, and OK for readers who just want to read a story about overcoming obstacles.

It's important to recognize the time frame of the book since this is the same Josh Hamilton who hit four home runs in one game for the Rangers early in the 2012 baseball season.

one of the best books i have ever read.

great inspiration i loved it. josh has a awesome story and comeback to where he is now.

Absolutely Inspiring.

A truly incredible and inspiring story. Love and respect this man so much after learning of his battle and how he conquered it. Must listen

A Very Incredible Journey

What did you love best about Beyond Belief?

That it is a true story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beyond Belief?

When Josh found the strength from God, through the love of his Grandma to get off drugs.

Which character – as performed by Ethan Sawyer – was your favorite?

Josh Hamilton